News Releases from Department of Health

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is issuing guidance to a Maui church and its congregation because of the imminent health threat posed by a large cluster of COVID-19 cases. King’s Cathedral in Kahului is encouraged to cancel all upcoming in-person events and conduct only virtual services until the cluster is contained. People ...
Read More Large COVID-19 cluster warrants caution on Maui

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is asking its District Health Offices on the neighbor islands to expand vaccine eligibility as needed to ensure all available vaccination slots are filled. Every island has its own unique characteristics including population, population density, healthcare resources and enthusiasm for COVID-19 vaccine. With more vaccine coming into ...
Read More Greater vaccine supply facilitates additional vaccination opportunities

Connecting SGM community members to the services they need HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Workgroup has released the first edition of the Hawai’i SGM Services Directoryv, now available on the DOH SGM Resource Hub. The SGM Services Directory was created in response to community requests and is ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health Sexual & Gender Minority (SGM) workgroup releases first edition of provider service directory

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health announces the state will extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people age 60 and older beginning Monday, March 29. “We are closely monitoring current and projected vaccination numbers, appointment availability and most importantly the amount of vaccine allocated to the people of Hawai‘i,” said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth ...
Read More Vaccinations expand to people age 60 and older

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is teaming up with the University of Hawai‘i to offer 200 free COVID-19 rapid tests at UH West O‘ahu in Kapolei this Friday, March 26. Since Friday is a state holiday in honor of Prince Kūhiō, it can be a convenient time for many Hawai‘i residents who ...
Read More Free rapid COVID-19 testing at Uh West O‘ahu on Prince Kūhiō Day – Friday, March 26

HONOLULU – A new service is making it easier for Oahu kūpuna who are not comfortable with the online registration process for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Trained specialists available seven days a week are providing personalized assistance to help those age 65 and above navigate the registration process, secure appointments and also help eligible individuals arrange ...
Read More New service for kūpuna simplifies COVID-19 vaccination registration process; capable of more than 1,000 calls per day

HONOLULU – It is estimated that one fourth of the world’s population may carry tuberculosis (TB) in its latent or inactive form; placing them at risk for TB disease later in life. No one knows for sure how many people in Hawai‘i have this infection, but the Hawai‘i Department of Health estimates the number could ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health urges residents to review their risk for TB as part of annual World Tuberculosis Day on March 24

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health is partnering with Times Pharmacy to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccines every Thursday through April 15 at a vaccination clinic in Mililani.  The single-dose vaccinations are available to anyone currently eligible for vaccine.  That includes people 65 and older, essential workers at hotels, restaurants, and bars, and people being treated ...
Read More Vaccination clinic opens in Mililani

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 79 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Reported DOH reports 79 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 22, 2021

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Aloha Green Holdings, Inc. dba Aloha Green Apothecary after they passed their final onsite inspection for their third retail facility. Aloha Green Apothecary’s new retail location is at 3131 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96819, and ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health approves third medical cannabis retail dispensary for Aloha Green Apothecary

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 99 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Reported DOH reports 99 new cases of coronavirus today. An additional death was also reported, involving a man between 50-59 years old, who had underlying conditions and was hospitalized at the time of his death. This report includes ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 19, 2021

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the University of Hawai‘i to offer 150 free COVID-19 rapid tests each day at its West O‘ahu campus in Kapolei today and Saturday, March 19 & 20. DOH will administer testing from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those being tested, may expect a minimum ...
Read More Free rapid COVID-19 testing at UH West O‘ahu, March 19 & 20

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates   69 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 69 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 17, 2021

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates   48 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 48 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 16, 2021

HONOLULU- Hawai‘i State Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char released the following statement following her unanimous confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate this morning: “Mahalo to Governor Ige and the members of the Senate for their confidence in my leadership of the Department of Health. I’m honored to be leading DOH with our team of ...
Read More Following unanimous confirmation, Director Char pledges to continue work to save lives, help Hawai‘i navigate through the pandemic

Preliminary vaccine data by race guide expanded outreach HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health today outlined state- and community-based initiatives to address racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection and Hawaii’s vaccination efforts. DOH also released data illustrating the challenges in ensuring health equity in Hawaii’s COVID-19 response. A new report, “COVID-19 in ...
Read More Department of Health & community partners take action to address COVID-19 race & ethnic disparities

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Maui Grown Therapies for their second retail location in Lahaina at 1087 Limahana Place, Unit 4B on March 11, 2021. The location is scheduled to open on March 17, 2021 by appointment only for registered patients ...
Read More Hawai‘i Department of Health approves a second medical cannabis retail dispensary for Maui Grown Therapies

Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 46 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 46 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 15, 2021

HONOLULU- Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Elizabeth Char provides detail on the state’s upcoming move to Phase 1c while appearing in a new DOH communication platform called The Weekly Dose. Char also discusses the latest COVID-19 Weekly Cluster Report, which includes investigation into a “breakthrough” case of COVID-19 in a fully vaccinated Hawai‘i ...
Read More Health Director Provides Details on Move to Vaccination Phase 1c, “Breakthrough” Case of COVID-19 in Vaccinated Individual

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health announces the state will extend vaccine eligibility to people age 65 and older and those who qualify as members of phase 1c beginning Monday, March 15. “This is another huge step in the ongoing effort to protect Hawaii residents from COVID-19,” said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. ...
Read More Vaccinations for those 65+ and phase 1c to begin Monday, March 15